Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

Ethiopia is projected to surpass Indonesia in coffee production as rising output, modernization and export growth strengthen its position in the global coffee industry.

Vintage Coffee and Beverages posts sharp revenue and profit growth in FY26, driven by rising demand, improved capacity utilisation, and expansion of its coffee manufacturing operations.

Ivory Coast forecasts a rebound in cocoa production in 2025/26, driven by improved farm inputs, higher prices and recovering plantations after years of weather and disease disruptions.

Kenya plans a Kes 4.5 billion investment to modernize tea factories, improve value addition and strengthen competitiveness in the global tea market while increasing farmer earnings.

Kenya’s coffee sector is projected to post stronger exports and production in 2026/27, supported by rising global Arabica prices and expanded government-backed farming programmes.